10/14/1992 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Board of Appeals Minutes - October 14, 1992 5 . and Mr . Weeks said insurance was available. Mr. Friel mentioned the high impact on the entrances to the lot. Mr . Hauck questioned if noise would be a problem but Mr. Weeks said they would be far back in the woods. He said he could post signs to keep people out and have a buffer zone. John Rentz of Fields Point commented that he could not close a curb cut with a new lease because of his present leases and he said there was space to park down in back of the lot . Mr . Storrs said they did not want to increase the degree of impact at the lot. Mr. Friel explained that Mr . Weeks would have to apply for a Special Permit. Mr . Makunas stated that the Board might impose conditions for review. Stanley J. Wachtenheim - Mr. Friel read a letter from Attorney Kevin Kirrane requesting a 6-month extension of a Variance V-91-60 granted to Stanley J. Wachtenheim for property at 78 Popponesset Island Road. He explained that construction was not possible due to the condition of the bridge. Mr. Friel moved to grant the extension. Mr. Makunas seconded. All agreed. Michael Dunning - Quashnet Valley - Attorney Dunning reviewed the Quashnet Valley Special Permit which was granted in 1973 and modified in 1980 . He explained that the modification stated that the project be phased "at least over a five year period but not to exceed more than ten years" . It also stated that the Building Inspector would maintain records of the progress. He said that two of three areas were developed but no records were kept on numbers of houses built. He explained that recently a new section of lots were completed and the Planning Board reviewed plans and released the covenants . Earle Marsters had an agreement to buy some of the lots and he finished the road. At this time Mr . Hauck noted the time restrictions and asked for clarification from the Board before issuing building permits . Mr. Dunning said Mr. Marsters had worked with the Planning Board on Area B. This area has 132 condos which were built in the 80 ' s and 31 single family lots were approved. He asked for a clarification of item 3 . and said it was ambiguous . Mr. Makunas said the intent of phasing and limiting the number of units was intended to lessen the impact on the Town. He said the outside limitation did not make any sense and the important thing was to get the amenities built at the beginning. He agreed that the wording was ambiguous . Mr. Govoni agreed. Mr . Dunning said the Town has never wanted forced growth. Mr. Marsters explained that the only approved sections are A and B. He said he is attracting retirement couples . Mr . Friel questioned if the permit should be modified. Mr . Makunas said that a minor modification could be done administratively to eliminate the mandatory ten year limit. Mr. Hauck said that the